Sun · Nov 8 · 2:30pm
Hometown Heroes
John T. Gregorio Center · 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ 07036.
Each year, Linden pauses to honor neighbors who have served in the military and given their lives to our country. The Hometown Heroes banner ceremony brings the community together to recognize this service. The City of Linden, along with Uptown Linden, celebrates the dedication of these honorees during this meaningful afternoon.
The program features banners of approximately 29 by 55 inches, made of vinyl, that display the name, branch of service, era of service, and photograph of each honored veteran. These banners will be placed on poles along Wood Avenue in Linden for the community to see and remember. The ceremony takes place at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, starting at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 8.
If you wish to nominate a Linden serviceman or servicewoman for the 2026 program, applications must be submitted by October 15. Nominees must have lived in Linden at some point and served honorably in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine. For more information about the nomination process or the ceremony, contact the Linden SID – Uptown Linden office at (908) 718-5831 or email sid@uptownlinden.com.
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Photo Credit: City of Linden
FAQ:
Q: What is the Hometown Heroes banner program?
A: Hometown Heroes is an annual program in Linden that honors servicemen and women from the city who have served or given their lives to the U.S. Armed Forces. Selected honorees are featured on banners displayed on Wood Avenue.
Q: When and where is the Hometown Heroes ceremony?
A: The ceremony takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ. Admission is free and the community is invited to attend.
Q: How do I nominate someone for the Hometown Heroes banner program?
A: The application deadline for 2026 is October 15. You can fill out an online form or download a PDF application from the City of Linden website at linden-nj.gov/hometown-heroes-2026/. Applicants must provide military verification documents and a photograph of the veteran.
Q: Who is eligible to be nominated for a Hometown Heroes banner?
A: Nominees must have lived in Linden at some point in their lifetime and served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine. They must be an honorably discharged veteran or have died in the line of duty.
Q: How can I learn more about this program?
A: Contact the Linden SID – Uptown Linden office at (908) 718-5831 or email sid@uptownlinden.com. You can also visit Union County Life for more information about Linden events and community programs.
